Continuum Recalls Lenox Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-04-08). Hazards: burn. About 56,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20107 |
| Published | 2020-04-08 |
| Last updated | 2020-04-08 |
| Products | Lenox 2.5 Quart Tea Kettles |
| Firm named in the title | Continuum |
| Firms | Continuum Sales & Marketing Corp., of Port Washington, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 56,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Burlington, HomeGoods, Home Sense, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Winners stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2017 for between $30 and $50. |
Description
This recall involves Continuum's Lenox-branded 2.5 Quart Whistling Stainless Steel Tea Kettle with a three-layered bottom. The tea kettles were sold in a variety of colors, including blue, red, silver, and gold. They have a stainless steel flat bottom that measures approximately 7" in diameter and has a bent edge that extends approximately 1" beyond the flat portion of the bottom. The brand name Lenox is written on the sides and the bottom of the kettle.
Hazard
The tea kettles can expel hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and contact Continuum for a full refund if proof of purchase is available. If not, consumers will be entitled to a refund of $29.99.
Incidents and injuries
Continuum has received 14 reports of tea kettles expelling hot water through the top, including four reports of burn injuries, some of them severe.
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